Coutinho breaks the silence, asks to return to Brazilian football, and Corinthians can lob another giant
By Wagner Oliveira
At the age of 30, Coutinho wants to return to Brazilian football. With no space in European football, where he lived his heyday, he is currently under contract with Aston Villa, but wants to leave the Premier League to return to Brazilian football.
Coutinho arrived at Villa recently. He had his football bought, for €20 million, from Barcelona, at the beginning of the season. Six months later, in low and, in reserve, he wants to return to Brazilian football, and warned the English club about his decision, according to the GOAL portal.
The destination, on the other hand, is still uncertain. Corinthians is the most interested, but, with Coutinho’s desire to return to Brazil, things could get worse, since other interested parties, with more cash power, such as Flamengo, Galo (Atlético Mineiro) and Palmeiras, could disrupt the plans of the Paulista club.
The Timão talks to the athlete’s agent, but knows that Coutinho is a very expensive player. The salary is above any ceiling in Brazilian football and, to have him in your squad, an investment, with the help of sponsors, will have to enter the project.
FLAMENGO KEEPING AN EYE ON COUTINHO
Flamengo is an active club with an eye on Coutinho, and interest may heat up with the athlete’s desire to return to the country. Weighs against, the fact that Coutinho has a great love for Vasco, in addition to the interest of the Colina’s giant.
On the market, Coutinho is valued at €20 million.
With information from Fanaticos
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